Saturday, March 13, 2010

No, it's a space suit, dummy.

I present to you, The Screaming Blue Messaiahs.

If you've ever heard of this band before, you can be my friend.

Led by the bald, in your face, friendly yet intimidating, telecaster abusing musical stylings of Bill Carter, The Screaming Blue Messiahs made just three albums in the 80's, before slipping into the abyss. Once described as 'Rockabilly from Hell, obsessed with all things American (despite being form London), and inspired by the political events of the 80's, Bill's lyrics will hit home on those days when you've just had enough.

I can't say I've ever heard someone so cleverly mock the american dream, and praise it in the same few verses.

Although the last album pales in comparison to the first two, those are two of the best I have ever heard.

And if you can make it through the first video (below) alive, I compel you to acquire (notice my sneaky language?) their albums entitled Gun Shy and Bikini Red.

And just remember folks. You can wear a suit from mars, if you wear it well.





No comments:

Post a Comment